2016 PGSF NFL Mock Draft Round 3....On the Clock- Manch

[FSU Fogel]

With the 6th overall pick in the NFL Draft; the Baltimore Ravens select Myles Jack, LB UCLA. This gives the Ravens arguably the top young LB duo in the NFL and replaces the departed Daryl Smith.


The athletic freak Myles Jack was a top recruit and an immediate superstar starting in his true freshman season. Jack entered college with a NFL skill set, displaying a ridiculous combination of speed, size and athleticism. There is just an abundance of God-given talent that Jack wakes up with in the morning, and the scary thing is he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Not only was Jack a freshman starter in 2013; he became a superstar who was named the Pac-12's Offensive AND Defensive Freshman of the Year. On the defensive side of the ball, Jack notched 75 tackles with 11 passes broken up and two interceptions. Jack was playing both ways in 2013 because of injuries at running back, rumbling for 267 yards on 38 carries (7.0 average) with seven touchdowns.

As a sophomore, Jack racked up 87 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, seven passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble. Jack's 2015 season ended early after suffering a torn meniscus in practice that required surgery. In his abbreviated year, he totaled 15 tackles with one breakup, one interception and two carries for seven yards with a touchdown. For his final college game, Jack notched six tackles, an interception and a pass broken up against BYU. Versus Virginia in Week 1, he had seven tackles on defense with two carries for seven yards and a touchdown on offense.

At the combine, sources said that Jack interviewed well, though he did not work out. One other positive was that Jack was about 15 pounds heavier than expected. Being in the mid-240s allows teams to project Jack to potentially playing some inside linebacker as well as being an outside linebacker. Since the combine, Jack has been given full clearance, and he will work out for NFL teams prior to the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jack is a well-balanced defender for the next level. For run defense, he has sideline-to-sideline speed to track down ball-carriers. Jack also is good at reading his keys and exploding through the scrum to take down backs. Adding some strength should help to him shed blocks and hold up against downhill runs coming straight at him. Jack has natural strength to defend the run. He may never lead the NFL in tackles and be a prolific run defender, but he should be dependable and an asset at stopping other teams' ground games.

In pass coverage, Jack is an amazing and extremely rare prospect. He does things that linebackers are not supposed to be able to do. UCLA tape shows see him line up as a nickel cornerback over tight ends or slot receivers and run with them to prevent separation. In the NFL, he could be a tremendous linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving-threat tight ends and help against receivers in the middle of the field. Sources say that Jack would practice with the corners at UCLA and that his man-coverage skills are tremendous. Labelling his man-coverage skills as extremely rare is an understatement regarding Jack in pass coverage.

Jack also is great in zone coverage to pick up receivers coming into his area and keeping them from getting open. He has incredible ball skills for a linebacker with soft hands to make interceptions and perfectly times slapping passes away. His athleticism and ball skills could make him a great asset to take away receiving tight ends like Jimmy Graham, Travis Kelce or Tyler Eifert.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2016mjack.php#GSMk5Pi2UR33ruIM.99

 

[fsugrad06]

With the 7th pick, the San Francisco 49ers select who they thought they were getting last year in Armstead, but this time at a proper point in the draft and a better player, DE DeForest Buckner from the University of Oregon.

Buckner fits beautifully into the 3-4 currently run by the 49ers and will slot into the 5-tech opposite Armstead. If coaching changes persist and a new defensive coordinator is brought in and runs a 4-3, I think Buckner still has great value and can excel. This also allows for more rotation and pass rush with Carradine and Dial on the edges. I also considered Stanley, as the 49ers need to completely rebuild and start with the lines because I don't trust the QBs in this draft and don't see the separation where one selected in later rounds could end up just as well as Goff. I chose Buckner over Stanley because there is belief that Davis will come back and that will be huge for the oline and I believe there is a bit more oline depth in the draft that dline.
CBS write-up: on Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a tall, long frame and growth potential to add bulk. Massive wingspan and uses his length to unglue himself from blocks or create spacing at the point of attack, locking out, setting the edge and preventing angle blocks.
Quickly stacks and sheds, using pop in his hands to work off contact. Fluid lower body and athletic footwork to move laterally and break down in tight spaces. Plays low for a man his size with good bend, making it tough for blockers to attack his chest.
Good chase skills and hustle to catch ballcarriers in pursuit. Uses his upper body and initial momentum to generate push off the snap. Rarely met by single blocks, attracting double-teams or chips. Uses his length to swallow ballcarriers as a tackler and drive them backwards.
Long-limbed to obstruct passing lanes (10 career passes defended). Quiet, reserved personality off the field, but warrior mentality on the field, giving full-go whenever he steps on the field. Versatile experience, lining up inside and outside in Oregon's multiple fronts.
WEAKNESSES: Leverage can be an issue at times due to his height. Struggles to recoil and reset himself after his initial move stalls. Still learning how to set up his pass rush sequence and counter moves. Only average snap anticipation.
Needs to know his limitations as a pass rusher and not sacrifice the edge. Still learning how to use his hands and consistently convert speed to power - more of a reactor as a pass rusher. Inconsistent tackler on the move, losing balance in space and not timing his hits. Want to see more of a killer instinct on each snap.
COMPARES TO: Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals - With monstrous body types and vines for arms, Buckner is built very similar to Campbell and he has the upside to develop into a similar player.
IN OUR VIEW: Buckner played primarily as a defensive end in Oregon's 3-4 base, lining up as the four-, five- or six-technique, but also saw snaps inside in the A-gap or at nose tackle. He plays with explosive movements and terrific body control for his size, flashing heavy hands and initial power to be a disruptive force, although he's still learning how to use his hands and string together rush moves.
Buckner showed steady improvement at Oregon and became more of a consistent playmaker as a senior - perhaps Stanford head coach David Shaw described Buckner best when he said: "If you're building a defensive lineman, that's what you build."
He should get even better with NFL coaching and has potential to be a long-term pro starter, projecting better than his former teammate Arik Armstead (17th overall pick to the 49ers in the 2015 NFL Draft).

 

[Rishi]

If it gets to me (#10 NY Giants) I'll post my pick later tonight (~ 1 or 2 am).

 

[FSU Fogel]

With the 7th pick, the San Francisco 49ers select who they thought they were getting last year in Armstead, but this time at a proper point in the draft and a better player, DE DeForest Buckner from the University of Oregon.

Buckner fits beautifully into the 3-4 currently run by the 49ers and will slot into the 5-tech opposite Armstead. If coaching changes persist and a new defensive coordinator is brought in and runs a 4-3, I think Buckner still has great value and can excel. This also allows for more rotation and pass rush with Carradine and Dial on the edges. I also considered Stanley, as the 49ers need to completely rebuild and start with the lines because I don't trust the QBs in this draft and don't see the separation where one selected in later rounds could end up just as well as Goff. I chose Buckner over Stanley because there is belief that Davis will come back and that will be huge for the oline and I believe there is a bit more oline depth in the draft that dline.
CBS write-up: on Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS: Looks the part with a tall, long frame and growth potential to add bulk. Massive wingspan and uses his length to unglue himself from blocks or create spacing at the point of attack, locking out, setting the edge and preventing angle blocks.
Quickly stacks and sheds, using pop in his hands to work off contact. Fluid lower body and athletic footwork to move laterally and break down in tight spaces. Plays low for a man his size with good bend, making it tough for blockers to attack his chest.
Good chase skills and hustle to catch ballcarriers in pursuit. Uses his upper body and initial momentum to generate push off the snap. Rarely met by single blocks, attracting double-teams or chips. Uses his length to swallow ballcarriers as a tackler and drive them backwards.
Long-limbed to obstruct passing lanes (10 career passes defended). Quiet, reserved personality off the field, but warrior mentality on the field, giving full-go whenever he steps on the field. Versatile experience, lining up inside and outside in Oregon's multiple fronts.
WEAKNESSES: Leverage can be an issue at times due to his height. Struggles to recoil and reset himself after his initial move stalls. Still learning how to set up his pass rush sequence and counter moves. Only average snap anticipation.
Needs to know his limitations as a pass rusher and not sacrifice the edge. Still learning how to use his hands and consistently convert speed to power - more of a reactor as a pass rusher. Inconsistent tackler on the move, losing balance in space and not timing his hits. Want to see more of a killer instinct on each snap.
COMPARES TO: Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals - With monstrous body types and vines for arms, Buckner is built very similar to Campbell and he has the upside to develop into a similar player.
IN OUR VIEW: Buckner played primarily as a defensive end in Oregon's 3-4 base, lining up as the four-, five- or six-technique, but also saw snaps inside in the A-gap or at nose tackle. He plays with explosive movements and terrific body control for his size, flashing heavy hands and initial power to be a disruptive force, although he's still learning how to use his hands and string together rush moves.
Buckner showed steady improvement at Oregon and became more of a consistent playmaker as a senior - perhaps Stanford head coach David Shaw described Buckner best when he said: "If you're building a defensive lineman, that's what you build."
He should get even better with NFL coaching and has potential to be a long-term pro starter, projecting better than his former teammate Arik Armstead (17th overall pick to the 49ers in the 2015 NFL Draft).

Good pick, it was a close call for me between Jack and Buckner to help the Ravens, but after Daryl Smith being cut, Upshaw going to the Falcons, CJ Mosely was going to need some help.

 

[NoleLizards]

If Jared Goff is still on the board after seven picks in the real draft, do you all think some phones are going to be ringing to trade up by QB-needy teams?

 

[fsugrad06]

Good pick, it was a close call for me between Jack and Buckner to help the Ravens, but after Daryl Smith being cut, Upshaw going to the Falcons, CJ Mosely was going to need some help.

I was mainly considering 3 players and you took the one I was most torn about with Buckner. Jack is very comparable to Bowman and sticking those two together would be lethal. In the real draft, I think the 49ers go Goff, but I'm not sold on any QB to take them in the first 2 rounds. Plus, Kelly is an idiot and I don't seem him being able to develop a young QB anyways, he's a plug and go guy at QB unless it's a perfect fit, which isn't available.

 

[noles756]

With the 8th pick in the draft the Eagles will select Ezekiel Elliot RB for Ohio STate University..... I will have the write and picture up later tonight after I get off work

EDIT: That was my 1000 post!

 

[Rishi]

With the 8th pick in the draft the Eagles will select Ezekiel Elliot RB for Ohio STate University..... I will have the write and picture up later tonight after I get off work

EDIT: That was my 1000 post!

Cgs

 

[Rishi]

With the 6th overall pick in the NFL Draft; the Baltimore Ravens select Myles Jack, LB UCLA. This gives the Ravens arguably the top young LB duo in the NFL and replaces the departed Daryl Smith.


The athletic freak Myles Jack was a top recruit and an immediate superstar starting in his true freshman season. Jack entered college with a NFL skill set, displaying a ridiculous combination of speed, size and athleticism. There is just an abundance of God-given talent that Jack wakes up with in the morning, and the scary thing is he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Not only was Jack a freshman starter in 2013; he became a superstar who was named the Pac-12's Offensive AND Defensive Freshman of the Year. On the defensive side of the ball, Jack notched 75 tackles with 11 passes broken up and two interceptions. Jack was playing both ways in 2013 because of injuries at running back, rumbling for 267 yards on 38 carries (7.0 average) with seven touchdowns.

As a sophomore, Jack racked up 87 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, seven passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble. Jack's 2015 season ended early after suffering a torn meniscus in practice that required surgery. In his abbreviated year, he totaled 15 tackles with one breakup, one interception and two carries for seven yards with a touchdown. For his final college game, Jack notched six tackles, an interception and a pass broken up against BYU. Versus Virginia in Week 1, he had seven tackles on defense with two carries for seven yards and a touchdown on offense.

At the combine, sources said that Jack interviewed well, though he did not work out. One other positive was that Jack was about 15 pounds heavier than expected. Being in the mid-240s allows teams to project Jack to potentially playing some inside linebacker as well as being an outside linebacker. Since the combine, Jack has been given full clearance, and he will work out for NFL teams prior to the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jack is a well-balanced defender for the next level. For run defense, he has sideline-to-sideline speed to track down ball-carriers. Jack also is good at reading his keys and exploding through the scrum to take down backs. Adding some strength should help to him shed blocks and hold up against downhill runs coming straight at him. Jack has natural strength to defend the run. He may never lead the NFL in tackles and be a prolific run defender, but he should be dependable and an asset at stopping other teams' ground games.

In pass coverage, Jack is an amazing and extremely rare prospect. He does things that linebackers are not supposed to be able to do. UCLA tape shows see him line up as a nickel cornerback over tight ends or slot receivers and run with them to prevent separation. In the NFL, he could be a tremendous linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving-threat tight ends and help against receivers in the middle of the field. Sources say that Jack would practice with the corners at UCLA and that his man-coverage skills are tremendous. Labelling his man-coverage skills as extremely rare is an understatement regarding Jack in pass coverage.

Jack also is great in zone coverage to pick up receivers coming into his area and keeping them from getting open. He has incredible ball skills for a linebacker with soft hands to make interceptions and perfectly times slapping passes away. His athleticism and ball skills could make him a great asset to take away receiving tight ends like Jimmy Graham, Travis Kelce or Tyler Eifert.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2016mjack.php#GSMk5Pi2UR33ruIM.99

To me, Jack is the best player in the draft.

Just out of curiosity, if Jaylon Smith wasn't injured who would you have gone with Smith or Jack? I'll be honest, I'm not sure who I would've gone with as both have that "it" quality and IMO, both (if healthy) would've gone on to be 10+ year starters with almost as many Pro Bowl/All Pro years.

Earlier, I mentioned that the real draft starts at #4, as I believe the Cowboys will be deciding between Jack and Bosa. I don't believe the Elliot smoke or QB smoke there. Now if one of Ramsey or Tunsil slips, then yes Dallas likely jumps all over them (especially Ramsey since Dallas is fairly solid on the OL).

 

[Rishi]

I was mainly considering 3 players and you took the one I was most torn about with Buckner. Jack is very comparable to Bowman and sticking those two together would be lethal. In the real draft, I think the 49ers go Goff, but I'm not sold on any QB to take them in the first 2 rounds. Plus, Kelly is an idiot and I don't seem him being able to develop a young QB anyways, he's a plug and go guy at QB unless it's a perfect fit, which isn't available.

I agree, I believe the 9ers take Goff (if he's available at #7). Like you, I think Kelly messes him up though, so he's probably hoping someone (Philly?) passes SF to draft him as he's probably hoping he DOESN'T get drafted by SF (funny considering he went to Cal).

 

[Rishi]

Since I have the 2nd pick in the morning, I'll let those coming up after me know that I won't be on until the early afternoon again (~ 1-2 pm). I'm 90+% sure who I'm taking and I'm pretty sure TB won't be taking them. I'll likely just post my pick and do the write up later that night when I have more time.

 

[FSU Fogel]

To me, Jack is the best player in the draft.

Just out of curiosity, if Jaylon Smith wasn't injured who would you have gone with Smith or Jack? I'll be honest, I'm not sure who I would've gone with as both have that "it" quality and IMO, both (if healthy) would've gone on to be 10+ year starters with almost as many Pro Bowl/All Pro years.

Earlier, I mentioned that the real draft starts at #4, as I believe the Cowboys will be deciding between Jack and Bosa. I don't believe the Elliot smoke or QB smoke there. Now if one of Ramsey or Tunsil slips, then yes Dallas likely jumps all over them (especially Ramsey since Dallas is fairly solid on the OL).

I've always liked Jack better, but if Jack had been injured and Smith hadn't, probably would have gone Smith. I think he's more injured than he lets on though and that's a shame.

 

[Semiologist]

The dollar corn cob sellers of Tampa Bay take Ronnie Stanley OT, Notre Dame.
After Ramsey and Hargreaves, I'm not convinced there won't be a comparable CB available for what's left, later. Same goes for DE, after Buckner (I'm not sold on Bosa, but that's another story). The Buccos have their QB, now they need to give him time to work.
Stanley brings decent athleticism to the table, with good technique. He has lonnngggg arms, and uses them effectively to initiate a punch and attachment. He has great feet and keeps them under him very well. He uses leverage for redirection, but needs to be taught to ride the defender at times. His upper body strength needs improvement, but that's okay because in the NFL you don't have classes to go to when the weight room is available. All in all, a plug and play lineman who should start for the next ten years.

 

[Rishi]

At #10, the NY Giants select WR Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss.

I'll do the write up later tonight.

 

[fsu67810]

With the 11th pick in the draft, the Chicago Bears select...

Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

This is definitely both a need pick and best player on board pick for the Bears. We've made some significant upgrades to the linebacking position via free agency, but still have a desperate need for edge rushing. Lawson is a well-rounded player that plays both the run and pass very well, and should fit in nicely with some of the other pieces on an improving defense.

Here's his write-up on CBS:

STRENGTHS: Lawson's compact frame and power make him equally effective against the run and the pass, where he shows surprising initial quickness and agility as well as a terrific motor. He has quick, strong hands to create push with his upper-body strength, showing the fluid lower body to drive his legs and smoothly change directions based on his reads.

Lawson is terrific leveraging blocks off the edge, using an iron shoulder and natural body flexibility to dictate his path and beat single blocks. Does a nice job setting the edge and playing contain, working off his blocks to the outside and finishing in space.

WEAKNESSES: Lawson needs to do a better job with his recoil to reset and react to inside runs.

COMPARES TO: Pernell McPhee, Chicago Bears - Like McPhee, Lawson lacks ideal height and length, but both are well built with violent hands, ball awareness and versatility. Only one season as a starter.

IN OUR VIEW: Lawson's heavy hands allow him to stack and hold his side of the line of scrimmage. He is a power player with the lower body athleticism to be equally dominant against the run and the pass, putting his draft value in the early rounds.

--Dane Brugler/Rob Rang (1/11/16)

 

[NoleinATL]

At #10, the NY Giants select WR Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss.t.

nice pick Rishi, love Treadwell as a pro..

 

[Rishi]

Here's the write up for Treadwell.

This was a best player available type pick with some consideration. Giants weren't going to select a QB and with the amount they've invested this offseason in DE (JPP and Vernon), plus drafting Owa Odighizuwa in the 3rd last year and having spent on "Snacks" Harrison and having Hankins at DT (albeit both are NT), with Janoris Jenkins signed this offseason and DRC last at CB, seems like drafting became about what positions not to look at in the 1st for monetary considerations (i.e having too much money against the cap at 1 position).

With Victor Cruz having not recovered fully from his injury in 2014 teams were able to try to focus more resources on ODB (my nickname for Odell "Dirty" Beckham). Having Treadwell opposite Beckham works on multiple fronts. Treadwell IMO is not a #1 WR. For the Giants he won't have to be. He will be a great #2 possession and red zone target. I'd expect him to routinely have numbers like 80 catches, 1100 yds and 12 TDs with ODB being the deep threat and YAC type (I'd expect ODB's numbers to be in the 110 catches, 1600 yds 12 TDs range annually).

Walter Football's Scouting Report:

Strengths:

• Extremely physical

• Red-zone weapon

• Wins 50-50 passes

• Has the strength to out-fight defensive backs

• Run-after-the-catch skills

• Good hands

• Long arms

• Tremendous blocker

• Attacks the football

• Gritty player; plays with an attitude

• Very strong

• Experienced and successful against good college programs

• Ready to contribute immediately

Weaknesses:

• Will struggle to separate from NFL cornerbacks

• Not sudden

• Not fast in and out of breaks

• Not a deep threat

• Already had one serious leg injury

CBSSports Scouting Report:

STRENGTHS: Well-built for the position with a muscular upper body and sleek definition. Long arms and large hands to create a very large catching radius. Natural plucker with vacuum hands away from his body, snatching anything in his general direction. Outstanding on 50/50 balls, showing above average body control and hand-eye coordination.

Lacks sprinter speed, but faster than expected due to strong, decisive strides, never playing hesitant. Shows the ability to push routes, sink and quickly locate the football. Plays with grown man strength to brush off tackle attempts and get every yard possible - rarely phased by initial tackler in college due to his balance and power.

Has run-after-catch ability with his strength and athleticism, stretching screens into big gains. Won't allow defenders to chase him out of bounds. Takes pride in his blocking, throwing his body and overwhelming defenders.

Very strong-minded competitor and doesn't shrink under bright lights. Innately motivated and wired right for professional football. Carries himself like a leader with a goal-oriented mind-set - genuinely enjoys the comradery with his teammates. Very grounded, mature personality for his age and handled adversity well after his 2014 season-ending injury.

WEAKNESSES: Route-running still a work-in-progress and wasn't asked to run a full tree in the Ole Miss offense. Needs to rely more on his footwork at the top of routes to create separation. Speed is average for the position, lacking a second gear vertically to easily gain a step.

Will have the occasional focus drop, running before securing the catch. Physicality is his calling card, but will also lead to offensive interference penalties with the way he uses his hands at times. Aggressive blocker, but will get overeager and fall off his man.

Emotionally charged competitor, which led to false start and unsportsmanlike penalties in college. Medicals are important to ensure no lingering issues from his Nov. 2014 left leg injury (broken fibula, dislocated ankle).

COMPARES TO: Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys - Treadwell shows a Bryant-like skillset with his size and athleticism combination to be a mismatch against cornerbacks on the outside.

IN OUR VIEW: Treadwell has exceptional ballskills and catching radius with strong hands to pluck away from his body or scoop off his shoelaces - if the throw is anywhere within a few feet of his body, he'll attack it. He isn't a sudden athlete, but plays with athletic twitch and power to be a threat after the catch.

Although soft-spoken, Treadwell is highly respected when he does speak up and plays like a warrior. He has the skill-set to develop into a legitimate No. 1 target in the NFL, similar to a not-as-dynamic Dez Bryant; a top 10 talent in the 2016 class.

--Dane Brugler

What I took from those 2 scouting reports is that they believe he's got good hands; will do well in 1 on 1 jump ball situations/red zone stuff; and that he'll be good in other aspects of the offense eg. run blocking/blocking for other WRs.

 

[Rishi]

nice pick Rishi, love Treadwell as a pro..

Thanks.

 

[Rishi]

Since I have the 2nd pick in the morning, I'll let those coming up after me know that I won't be on until the early afternoon again (~ 1-2 pm). I'm 90+% sure who I'm taking and I'm pretty sure TB won't be taking them. I'll likely just post my pick and do the write up later that night when I have more time.

FTR, I was wrong here. I had originally targets Ronnie Stanley believing that TB would focus on D (IMO, TB will take either Hargreaves or a edge rusher eg. Lawson, who commish just took for the Bears).

I liked the idea of Stanley and Flowers being bookend OT for the next decade and being able to move Pugh inside to OG with Richberg at C and maybe Bobby Hart at the other OG (he played a bit down the stretch last year), that's a good young OL for the next decade.

Mind you, I recently read that the Giants won't be taking Stanley because that would be too much money against the cap for the OL (he'd be the 3rd 1st rd OL picked in 4 years with Flowers and Pugh being the others). I hope that's just smoke as I believe Stanley will be a stud LT for the next decade plus.

Here's a great breakdown of Stanley be ex NFL DE Stephen White:

Ronnie Stanley is the best OT in this draft

 

[Rishi]

The dollar corn cob sellers of Tampa Bay take Ronnie Stanley OT, Notre Dame.
After Ramsey and Hargreaves, I'm not convinced there won't be a comparable CB available for what's left, later. Same goes for DE, after Buckner (I'm not sold on Bosa, but that's another story). The Buccos have their QB, now they need to give him time to work.
Stanley brings decent athleticism to the table, with good technique. He has lonnngggg arms, and uses them effectively to initiate a punch and attachment. He has great feet and keeps them under him very well. He uses leverage for redirection, but needs to be taught to ride the defender at times. His upper body strength needs improvement, but that's okay because in the NFL you don't have classes to go to when the weight room is available. All in all, a plug and play lineman who should start for the next ten years.

Great pick for Jameis. With Stanley and Donovan Smith from last year's draft, that's a great pair of OT to protect Jameis for the next decade plus.

Oh yeah, I hate that you took him right before I was going to select him.

 

[fsugrad06]

With the 12th pick, the New Orleans Saints select Darron Lee, OLB from Ohio State University. The Saints could go a number of directions with this pick, all on the defensive side of the ball (meaning in the real draft, they take a WR). I think another pass rushing DE and DT are also big needs, but there isn't the value at DE here and I think DT is a bit deeper than OLB at the top and a quality DT can be had in the 2nd.

CBS Write-up
STRENGTHS: Above-average range, speed and athleticism. Unlocks his hips to instantly accelerate and close. Makes himself skinny and shoots through gaps on the line of scrimmage. Needs to do it more consistently, but flashes violence in his hands to punch, lock out and keep himself free from blocks.
Explosive tackler and doesn't need a runway, striking low and leading with his shoulder. Performs with an instant reactor and diagnoses play speed well. Quick-minded, recognizing tendencies and play-calling trends.
Smooth hips to turn and run in coverage. Agile pass rusher to blitz, stunt and loop. Adequate bulk and has worked hard to fill out his frame (was a 195-pound high school senior). Self-assured presence on and off the field with a competitive swagger that seems to shine when the lights are the brightest.
Versatile experience as a blitzer, run defender and cover man - often lined up across from the slot receiver in coverage. Durable and started every game the past two seasons with consistent production. Will contribute right away on special teams.
WEAKNESSES: Leaner-than-ideal features for the position with a narrow torso and maxed out build. Physical mindset with pop in his hands, but lacks ideal play strength to consistently unglue himself from blocks. Stonewalled and engulfed by offensive linemen and needs to improve his take-on technique to stay clean and gain body position.
Overaggressive and will over-run angles. Needs to better come to balance and break down on the move. Needs to mix up his moves and show a better plan as a blitzer. Needs to eliminate the dumb, avoidable penalties (roughing, facemask, etc.).
Only two full seasons at the linebacker position and still learning different nuances of the position. Doesn't have an indestructible body type.
IN OUR VIEW: Lee is a fantastic athlete with long arms and aggressive hands, but needs to develop his functional strength to consistently stack and shed at the line of scrimmage and keep himself clean. Although he is still young in linebacker years, he is a high character competitor, playing with sky-high confidence and natural football instincts to pick things up quickly. In the mold of Ryan Shazier or Kwon Alexander, Lee is a versatile run-and-hit linebacker with an attacking mind-set that fits today's NFL.
COMPARES TO: Kwon Alexander, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Their size and take-on skills aren't strengths, but Lee compares to Alexander as rangy run-and-hit defenders who can excel in today's NFL.

 

[fmol4]

With the 13th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State. This 6'6" 318 lb redshirt junior is trending up the draft boards lately. I was also looking at DB, but figured it is hard to get a quality OT and there are free agent DB's plus other draft prospects to pick up later.

I may do a fuller write up later, but I'd rather keep the draft moving and real work is calling me.

 

[bojimnole]

FTR, I was wrong here. I had originally targets Ronnie Stanley believing that TB would focus on D (IMO, TB will take either Hargreaves or a edge rusher eg. Lawson, who commish just took for the Bears).

I liked the idea of Stanley and Flowers being bookend OT for the next decade and being able to move Pugh inside to OG with Richberg at C and maybe Bobby Hart at the other OG (he played a bit down the stretch last year), that's a good young OL for the next decade.

Mind you, I recently read that the Giants won't be taking Stanley because that would be too much money against the cap for the OL (he'd be the 3rd 1st rd OL picked in 4 years with Flowers and Pugh being the others). I hope that's just smoke as I believe Stanley will be a stud LT for the next decade plus.

Here's a great breakdown of Stanley be ex NFL DE Stephen White:

Ronnie Stanley is the best OT in this draft

I lot of mocks are on Treadwell right now for the Giants. It will be interesting if Reece takes another receiver two years after ODB. I was under the impression Cruz was finally going to be 100% and that they are high on Randell.

I'm hoping they look at S or LB (not going to happen).

btw, I still feel like Flowers was a terrible reach and will be off the team within 2-3 years.

 

[FSU Fogel]

I lot of mocks are on Treadwell right now for the Giants. It will be interesting if Reece takes another receiver two years after ODB. I was under the impression Cruz was finally going to be 100% and that they are high on Randell.

I'm hoping they look at S or LB (not going to happen).

btw, I still feel like Flowers was a terrible reach and will be off the team within 2-3 years.

Well Randle signed with the Eagles, Cruz is an older slot receiver, so getting a big body like Treadwell would help their offense a lot.

 

[bojimnole]

Well Randle signed with the Eagles, Cruz is an older slot receiver, so getting a big body like Treadwell would help their offense a lot.

Wow, I missed that last week. I was never that high on Randle (too many drops) but he was a nice complimentary player.

Also I wouldn't discount the Giants looking at a DE in this spot. JPP only got a one year deal.

 

[FSU Fogel]

Wow, I missed that last week. I was never that high on Randle (too many drops) but he was a nice complimentary player.

Also I wouldn't discount the Giants looking at a DE in this spot. JPP only got a one year deal.

I wouldn't expect that. Signed Vernon to a huge deal

 

[FSU Fogel]

Raiders need to Pick.

LA Rams can pick anytime now. Oakland's time expired

 

[fmol4]

I thought the 24 hour rule was halted over the weekend? That is how we did it in past drafts.

 

[NoleLizards]

I thought the 24 hour rule was halted over the weekend? That is how we did it in past drafts.

Yeah, by past rules Manch has until noon Monday to pick, I believe. I tried emailing him, but the address he gave me last year when I was commish ain't working. I'm not a premium subscriber, so if any of the rest of you can track him down an a different board, please do so.

 

[jim65]

Manch is good until tomorrow.

 

[FSU Fogel]

Manch is good until tomorrow.

No idea how we're going to get through 3 rounds at this pace before the actual draft. it'll be 3 days between picks when @Manch. shows up

 

[Semiologist]

No idea how we're going to get through 3 rounds at this pace before the actual draft. it'll be 3 days between picks when @Manch. shows up

This draft is running as smoothly as a 1975 Fiat Spider.

 

[fmol4]

We should be able to move on at some point this morning, shouldn't we? Manch can catch up when he is able to login.

 

[NoleinATL]

With the 15th pick in the 2016 PGSF NFL Mock draft, The LA Rams select

Jared Goff , QB University of California


The Rams need a lot, and need to win now, but can not pass up on Goff at this point in the draft. He has some areas of concern , but he can come in and compete with Keenum this year for the starting position. California kid who will spark some interest from the new fan base as well as give the organization a possible long term starter.

cbs write up
Player Overview
A Marin Catholic and North Coast (Calif.) Section legend, Goff, a four-star recruit, was handed the keys to Cal's future almost immediately after signing with the team, Goff steadily impressed over his first seasons before emerging as arguably the best quarterback prospect in the nation in 2015.

Goff impressed as a true freshman, completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 3,508 yards and an 18-10 touchdown to interception ratio. He shattered those numbers in 2014 (62.1 percent/3,973/35-7) despite a lackluster supporting cast and entered his junior campaign with 19 school records already under his belt.
Goff was 7-5 in 2015, passing for 4,719 yards with 43 touchdowns and a 64.5 completion percentage. He had 467 yards and six TD passes in Cal's first bowl game since 2011, a win over Air Force.
"This is Aaron Rodgers. He's the real deal," Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said in September. "This young man is exceptional."

Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: There is no denying that Goff's production is inflated due to coach Sonny Dykes' up-tempo spread offense, which provides the quarterback the ball out of shotgun and quick passes to the perimeter. That said, Goff shows many of the traits scouts are looking for in a pro-style quarterback, including impressive accuracy on in-cutting routes in the short, intermediate and deep levels, the courage to stand in the pocket and enough functional mobility to buy time.
Goff has a snappy over-the-top release and isn't afraid to zip the ball through tight windows, typically leading his receivers away from danger. He possesses enough arm strength to complete deep outs to the opposite sideline and shows good touch down the seam. The composure and toughness he has shown while being beaten up behind an overmatched offensive line also won't go unnoticed by scouts.
Goff can be downright surgical in his ability to pick apart defenses, showing deft touch on deep balls down the sideline and up the middle.
Goff showed development in several critical areas in 2015, specifically with pressure. He is doing a better job recognizing blitzes pre-snap, manipulating the pocket post-snap and finding the open read. His fantastic footwork and lower body mechanics allow him to always be in the "ready" position to easily come to balance and deliver, which isn't a common trait for most college passers.
WEAKNESSES: While Goff boasts plenty of admirable traits, he does come with some concerns. He hasn't missed a game due to injury at Cal but possesses a relatively spindly frame with long, lean limbs. Tiring of picking himself off the ground has led to Goff developing a bad habit of happy feet in the pocket and though he has shown admirable courage in taking hits to deliver passes, he too often throws without his feet set, sapping velocity and accuracy.
Goff is a good athlete for the position but isn't a true scrambling threat and his accuracy drops when attempting to throw on the run. Dykes' offense rarely calls for traditional deep balls down the sideline, although Gray has shown improvement in his downfield touch throughout the 2015 season.
COMPARES TO: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons -- Tall, smart passers without an elite arm, both have the mental processor and pocket mechanics to be consistently deliver downfield.
IN OUR VIEW: Goff displays passing anticipation downfield, a resilient approach and coordinated feet in the pocket, which are always in sync with his body rhythm and allow him to reset his vision and find the open read.
He clearly has room for improvement in several areas, but Goff is the type of quarterback who understands his deficiencies and what he needs to do in order to improve. And that's why scouts are optimistic for his future.
--Dane Brugler & Rob Rang (2/16/16)

 

[FSU Fogel]

Awesome! Finally moving forward again.

 

[jim65]

Have tried to get a hold of Manch, soliciting selection for he Raiders pick...Latest Mock I've seen has Sheldon Rankins, DT-Louisville

 

[FSU Fogel]

Have tried to get a hold of Manch, soliciting selection for he Raiders pick...Latest Mock I've seen has Sheldon Rankins, DT-Louisville

I'd throw A'shawn Robinson in the convo, they have pass rushers and a good 3 tech, but need a NT to hold the point of attack

 

[NoleLizards]

Just give Manch. the receiver with the fastest 40 at the combine and call it a day.

 

[fmol4]

Not to take full advantage of Manch, but I'm going to claim Sheldon Rankins, DT-Louisville for the next pick by Detroit. I'm doing a horrible job so far in writing up details on my picks, but I figure it is more important to make the pick and keep things flowing than dress it up. Plus, I'm busy at work and don't have the time these days.

 

[FSU Fogel]

Not to take full advantage of Manch, but I'm going to claim Sheldon Rankins, DT-Louisville for the next pick by Detroit. I'm doing a horrible job so far in writing up details on my picks, but I figure it is more important to make the pick and keep things flowing than dress it up. Plus, I'm busy at work and don't have the time these days.

I like it! Raiders need to get to the podium man.